Veteran services at Nie Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc.
Nie Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. serves veteran families in Ann Arbor, MI with military funeral planning. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include carpenter road chapel, liberty road chapel, and janowiak chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,700 for basic burial and $2,500 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,995. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, veteran funeral services, honoring a life, memorial services, and graveside services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include carpenter road chapel, liberty road chapel, and janowiak chapel.
Published pricing at Nie Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,860. That places direct cremation roughly 30% above the Michigan median ($2,200). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Great Lakes National Cemetery in MI, about 42 miles from Nie Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc.. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 836 funeral homes in Michigan. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Nie Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,860. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Nie Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Nie Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. is located at 2400 Carpenter Rd. in Ann Arbor, MI. You can reach the home at (734) 971-2345. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Nie Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. offer veteran families?
Nie Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. provides burial services, cremation services, pet services, veteran funeral services, pre-arrangement, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Nie Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Nie Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Nie Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Catholic, Jewish, Islamic families, among others.
What sets Nie Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. apart
- Three generations of family ownership and operation, with active involvement from founder Douglas R. Nie, owner Douglas R. "Dutch" Nie II, and Jacob Nie.
- Specialized pet services for families experiencing the loss of a companion animal.
- Dedicated veteran funeral services, led by owner Douglas R. "Dutch" Nie II, a veteran himself.
- "Honoring A Life" memorial tree program, offering an ecological way to remember loved ones.
- Partnership with Parting Stone to provide solidified remains as a tangible alternative to traditional cremated ashes.
- Multiple chapel locations (Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti) with flexible facilities for various service sizes and types.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Services
- · Direct Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Michigan Funeral Directors Association
- · American Board of Funeral Service Examiners
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · VFW
- · American Legion
- · Great Lakes National Cemetery Advisory Council
- · Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North
- · Rotary Club of Milan
Specialties
- · Pet Services
- · Veteran Funeral Services
- · Solidified Remains (Parting Stone)
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Catholic, Jewish, Islamic.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.